From the Vice President for Student Affairs
Posted: Tuesday, August 30, 2022Bengals Bouncing Back: Homecoming Week - September 19–24
Save the date for Homecoming Week 2022, September 19–24! This year’s Homecoming theme, “Bengals Bouncing Back,” represents strength, unity, and community.
Bengal tigers are incredibly strong and icons of beauty and power. These qualities could not be truer of all the members of our community, including our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. What better way to celebrate our resilience and commitment to the community than by coming together for a week full of exciting events and activities for all our Bengals!
The weeklong celebration of our amazing Bengal community near and far will include the following activities:
- Chalk the Plaza!
- Benji’s 151st Birthday Party
- The Bengal Connect Student Organization Fair Sponsored by USG
- Office Door-Decorating Contest
- Sundae Fundae (Thursdae Edition)
- Alumni Concert
- Homecoming Pep Rally and Party in the Plaza
- Scholar-Donor Breakfast
- Alumni Tailgate Brunch
- Bengal and Bagel Family Brunch
- Football vs. Morrisville State College
- The Bengal Toss Challenge at Halftime!
- Men’s Soccer vs. SUNY Oneonta
- Class of 1972 50th Reunion
More information on this year's schedule can be found on the Homecoming and Family Weekend website.
Buffalo State’s 151st Birthday Party - September 20
Buffalo State College's 151st birthday is September 13, 2022. We will celebrate alongside Homecoming Week with singing and cupcakes on Tuesday, September 20, from 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. in the Campbell Student Union Plaza. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to join the celebration.
Department and Office Door-Decorating Contest
In addition to joining our activities during the week, we encourage campus departments and offices to participate in the Homecoming Door-Decorating Contest.
Doors are to be decorated by Monday, September 19, with judging to take place on Wednesday, September 21, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Decorated doors will remain on display throughout the week of Homecoming. Judging will be based on the best overall design and best use of the theme, “Bengals Bouncing Back!”
Please register online for the Door-Decorating Contest, and contact Student Leadership and Engagement with any questions regarding Homecoming.
